A Mobile man dressed as a woman is making his way through the Coast and stealing others identities. Hancock County investigators say 25-year-old Mykiea Miller is dressing up as a female and using stolen credit cards and identifications taken from…
Officials are trying to bring more career opportunities to Hancock County. After results from a ten month survey on industrial companies, county services and tourism sector businesses, Hancock County officials are set on developing an action plan on how to…
All interstate 10 lanes are now open in Hancock County after a three vehicle accident blocked eastbound lanes near the Stennis Space Center. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol Spokesman Chase Elkins, two vehicles were overturned near mile marker 8. Elkins…
A man is charged with DUI causing serious injuries after highway patrol officials say he slammed into a car head on in Hancock County around 3 today. Mississippi Highway Patrol Spokesman Chase Elkins tells News 25 59-year-old Desmond Coogins was…
Baseball fans are rejoicing as their favorite time of the year is upon us. Leaders in Hancock County have decided that this baseball season will be all about the kids. Some groups are complaining that they’re being denied access to…
A new trial date is set for the Hancock County man facing charges for killing his girlfriend’s baby. Charles Connetti III pleaded not guilty for murdering his girlfriend’s one-year-old son. Connetti entered the plea after appearing in Hancock County court…
Curbside recycling could make a comeback in Hancock County and waste officials are reaching out to see if there’s enough interest from the community. Hancock County residents haven’t been able to leave recyclable waste bins outside their homes since before…
An accident on I-10 has all east bound lanes blocked. Diamondhead Fire Chief Jerry Dubuisson says a Diamondhead fire truck was struck by a van as they attempted to extract a passenger from a vehicle. The accident has all east…
The Krewe of Nereids is one of the oldest carnival groups in the area, so it only makes sense that they'd throw one of the best parties. Today in Waveland that's exactly what people got as the krewe's annual Mardi…
Now perhaps the best highlights of the day came from Harrison Central and Hancock because we’re on slam dunk alert. Red Rebels win this one 76-49. Other scores: Gulfport beats Biloxi 50-49 and Harrison Central Red Rebelettes beat the Hancock…
Thanks to the hard work of the Hancock County Narcotics Division and the Waveland Police Department, a suspected drug dealer is off the streets and behind bars. Jeremy Simpkins of Waveland was arrested yesterday morning at his home on Morris…
Investigators need help locating two women for allegedly stealing a woman’s wallet when she dropped it in a shop in Waveland. The two women were actually arrested in Pascagoula for reportedly taking advantage of other elderly women, but they were…
Multiple shootings rang out in Hancock County this afternoon. Just before 4 p.m. multiple shootings were reported in Bay St. Louis and Waveland. The first shooting happened around 3:45 near Washington Street and Old Spanish Trail. Officials say the second shooting…
There were multiple shootings in Hancock County this afternoon. Hancock County Deputy Don Bass tells News 25 that a gun fight broke out in Bay St. Louis, but no injuries are reported at the time. A second shooting in Waveland…
It was back to the books for students and teachers at Hancock Middle School today. Classes reassembled this morning after a small fire and flooding closed the school for several days. Teachers spent most of Tuesday evening making sure their…
Hancock County Middle School will return to class tomorrow. School was canceled for two days after a small fire turned the sprinkler system on. The sprinkler then stayed on for hours until the faculty arrived for school Monday morning. Hancock…
Hancock Middle School was closed today and will remain closed tomorrow after a small overnight fire. Students were sent home this morning after officials learned the sprinkler system left the floors covered in water. Mondays at most schools get off…
Around noon Sunday, Wild at Heart Rescue received calls about an injured bald eagle in Waveland. Residents reportedly saw the eagle touch down on a power line and collapse, falling to the ground below. Doug Pojeky with Wild at Heart…
A Hancock County man is recovering now after being shot in the head and authorities say he is expected to survive. Around 10 am today deputies responded to call at a home on Highway 53 where a man was shot…
The parents of a Hancock County student seek disciplinary action after their child was allegedly bullied by her own teacher. Carl Warrick’s 12-year-old daughter is a sixth grader at Hancock Middle School. She maintains good grades and loves going to…
The parents of a Hancock County student seek action after their child was allegedly bullied by her teacher. Carl Warrick’s 12-year-old daughter is a sixth grader at Hancock Middle School. She maintains good grades and loves going to school, but…
Threatening emojis are what caused Hancock Sheriff’s officials and SWAT members to come out to Hancock High School today. Hancock High School Principal Tara Ladner says the post was made last night to an anonymous app reading “Don’t come to…
Today, South Mississippi had a second chance to provide input on how the state should spend more than $700 million of BP settlement money. Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves and several other state legislators met with Hancock County residents at city…
Jury finds Former Hancock High School girls basketball Coach Danielle Dewitt guilty on count 3 and 4 of touching a minor for lustful purposes. Jury found Dewitt not guilty on sexual battery charges.